I spent a couple years of my childhood living with a friend of the family. She was a nature loving-hippie-wiccan-feminist and ran a jewelry & gemstone store. I was in love with all of the little turquoise & quartz stones and dreamcatchers adorning the store. It took me a decade before I decided to take all these things I loved & learned from her and make a craft (career) out of it.

What is one thing YOU can’t design jewelry without?

Music! Stevie Nicks brings out my creative side. Her style was so 70’s witchy and dreamy.

What has been your most memorable experience from/while designing jewelry?

Designing all of the bridesmaid necklaces for my best friend’s wedding. I was so honored.

Do you have any female role models that you look up to in, or out of, the jewelry industry/scene?

Erin Wasson. She is a model turned jewelry designer. Her brand Low Luv has the most amazing rings and braclets that are inexpensive and well-crafted. Think tribal meets Egyptian goddess. She is effortlessly cool and totally down to Earth.

What is one piece of advice that you would give to females interested in jewelry design?

Don’t make what everyone else is making unless you can do it bigger & better. Wierd is a good thing now-a-days. Be bold and create for yourself! There are people out there looking for adventurous designs, and your creations might just be what they are dreaming of.

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First thing you do when you wake up?

Drink coffee, answer e-mails, and cuddle with my cats in bed.

What’s on your feet?

Always leather/suede boots.

What’s on your face?

Eyebrow pencil & mascara.

What is your favorite accessory?

Erin Wasson “Low Luv” rings

What are you listening to right now?

Wierd Owl from Brooklyn, NY

What won’t you leave the house without?

Prescription sunglasses. I’m blind without them.

Where might we find you?

At Howlers seeing a friend’s band, or at Brillobox ordering a beer.

Last thing you do before bed?

Catch up on reality TV, and cuddle with my cats.

List one question you wish we would have asked, then answer it : )

n/a

One thing you think is “crazy good”:

The herb goat cheese french toast at Coca Cafe. I have no idea why this came to mind, but seriously go try it ; )